Nuggets vs Cavaliers Prediction and NBA Tips - 28 December 2024
Last updated: Dec 27, 2024, 8:55PM | Published: Dec 27, 2024, 12:50AM
The Denver Nuggets will sqaure off with the Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA action at Ball Arena on Saturday, commencing at 1:00pm AEDT.
Led by the likes of Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Michael Porter, the Nuggets are up against a Cavaliers side that includes Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Darius Garland.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Nuggets vs Cavaliers game, along with the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Denver vs Cleveland NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Cavaliers a 61% chance of beating the Nuggets at Ball Arena.
Nuggets vs Cavaliers: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Ball Arena are shown here:
- Head to Head: Nuggets $2.20, Cavaliers $1.71
- Line: Nuggets +3 ($1.91), Cavaliers -3 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 238 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Nuggets at $2.20 and the Cavaliers at $1.71.
The Nuggets are listed as 3-point underdogs against the Cavaliers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Cavaliers (-3) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 238 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the bookies have got it right and both the Nuggets and the Cavaliers have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 238-point over/under is expected to stay under 53% of the time.
Nuggets vs Cavaliers: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Cleveland at $1.71 with Bet365
- Line: Cavaliers -3 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 238 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Nuggets vs Cavaliers predictions are based on detailed modelling and gambling expertise to provide you with the best possible advice 24/7/365.
Nuggets vs Cavaliers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Nuggets vs Cavaliers at Ball Arena on Saturday is the Cavaliers winning 119-116.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Denver vs Cleveland game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.
Nuggets vs Cavaliers: Player Props
Player props are a popular way to bet on Nuggets vs Cavaliers without necessarily betting on the outcome of Saturday's game itself.
Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to predict individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Nikola Jokic is expected to lead the Nuggets with 25 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists, while Donovan Mitchell is projected to have 25 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists for the Cavaliers.
Nuggets Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | 25 | 12 | 10 |
| Jamal Murray | 21 | 4 | 6 |
| Michael Porter | 18 | 7 | 2 |
| Russell Westbrook | 13 | 5 | 5 |
| Julian Strawther | 11 | 3 | 2 |
Cavaliers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | 25 | 4 | 5 |
| Evan Mobley | 18 | 10 | 3 |
| Darius Garland | 17 | 3 | 7 |
| Jarrett Allen | 14 | 10 | 2 |
| Caris LeVert | 11 | 3 | 4 |
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting tips before the Denver vs Cleveland match-up.
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Nuggets vs Cavaliers: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Nuggets and Cavaliers at Ball Arena is scheduled to commence at 1:00pm AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Denver Nuggets vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Date: Saturday 28 December 2024
- Time: 1:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Ball Arena
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Denver vs Cleveland predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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